The average train between Durham and Thirsk takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Thirsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Thirsk. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Thirsk at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Thirsk station via Northallerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Durham to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Thirsk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Thirsk station.
Book your Durham to Thirsk train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Durham and Thirsk is 62.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Thirsk via Northallerton in around 1h 4m.